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Iridomyrmex purpureus

Meat Ant at Denman Prospect, ACT

Iridomyrmex purpureus at Denman Prospect, ACT - 25 Nov 2024
Iridomyrmex purpureus at Denman Prospect, ACT - 25 Nov 2024
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Identification history

Iridomyrmex purpureus 28 Nov 2024 SimonPDunstan
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) 27 Nov 2024 KorinneM

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Castiarina subpura (A jewel beetle) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 9 Dec 2024 by Miranda
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 25 Nov 2024 by KorinneM
Ancita sp. (genus) (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 25 Nov 2024 by KorinneM
Zacorus carus (White Wingia) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 25 Nov 2024 by KorinneM
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 25 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Phyllotocus sp. (genus) (Nectar scarab) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 25 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Ancita sp. (genus) (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 25 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Euhesma nitidifrons (A plasterer bee) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 25 Nov 2024 by AlisonMilton
Castiarina australasiae (A jewel beetle) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 19 Nov 2024 by Harrisi
Castiarina octospilota (A Jewel Beetle) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 19 Nov 2024 by Harrisi
Tachyspiza fasciata (Brown Goshawk) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 6 Nov 2024 by LinePerrins
Holcus lanatus (Yorkshire Fog) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 27 Oct 2024 by WalkYonder
Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 26 Oct 2024 by KarinNeufeld
Paropsis pictipennis (Tea-tree button beetle) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 26 Oct 2024 by KarinNeufeld
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 26 Oct 2024 by KarinNeufeld
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 26 Oct 2024 by KarinNeufeld
Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 26 Oct 2024 by KarinNeufeld
Oxythecta (genus) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 2 Oct 2024 by SteveBorkowskis
Thoracolopha (genus) (A Noctuid moth) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 1 Oct 2024 by SteveBorkowskis
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 23 Sep 2024 by Kenp12
Chamaecytisus palmensis (Tagasaste, Tree Lucerne) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 30 Aug 2024 by Miranda
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Denman Prospect 2 Estate Deferred Area (Block 12) - 29 May 2024 by Miranda
Chrysococcyx lucidus (Shining Bronze-Cuckoo) at Denman Prospect 2 Estate Deferred Area (Block 12) - 30 Mar 2024 by RodDeb
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Denman Prospect 2 Estate Deferred Area (Block 12) - 30 Mar 2024 by RodDeb
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Block 402 - 30 Mar 2024 by RodDeb
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Block 402 - 30 Mar 2024 by RodDeb
Eragrostis curvula (African Lovegrass) at Block 402 - 28 Mar 2024 by brettguy80
Eragrostis elongata (Clustered Lovegrass) at Denman Prospect 2 Estate Deferred Area (Block 12) - 17 Feb 2024 by Tapirlord
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Block 402 - 12 Feb 2024 by RodDeb
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Block 402 - 12 Feb 2024 by RodDeb
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Block 402 - 12 Feb 2024 by RodDeb
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Block 402 - 12 Feb 2024 by RodDeb
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Block 402 - 12 Feb 2024 by RodDeb
Edosa fraudulens (Tineidae) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 6 Feb 2024 by SteveBorkowskis
Paropsis variolosa (Variolosa leaf beetle) at Block 402 - 19 Jan 2024 by Roger
Chrysonoma fascialis (A Concealer moth (Wingia group) at Block 402 - 3 Jan 2024 by Roger
Euops sp. (genus) (A leaf-rolling weevil) at Block 402 - 28 Dec 2023 by Roger
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Denman Prospect 2 Estate Deferred Area (Block 12) - 26 Dec 2023 by Miranda
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Block 402 - 26 Dec 2023 by Miranda
Eumeninae (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at Denman Prospect 2 Estate Deferred Area (Block 12) - 26 Dec 2023 by Miranda
Epicoma contristis (Yellow-spotted Epicoma Moth) at Block 402 - 10 Dec 2023 by SWishart
Phyllotocus rufipennis (Nectar scarab) at Block 402 - 1 Dec 2023 by Christine
Castiarina subpura (A jewel beetle) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 30 Nov 2023 by Harrisi
Bathyllus albicinctus (Spittlebug, Froghopper) at Block 402 - 26 Nov 2023 by Miranda
Castiarina sexplagiata (Jewel beetle) at Block 402 - 19 Nov 2023 by Miranda
Anilicus xanthomus (A click beetle) at Block 402 - 19 Nov 2023 by Miranda
Rutilia (Ameniamima) argentifera (A Bristle fly) at Block 402 - 19 Nov 2023 by Miranda
Erodium botrys (Long Storksbill) at Stromlo, ACT - 22 Oct 2023 by BarrieR
Harpobittacus australis (Hangingfly) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 7 Oct 2023 by Miranda
Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Stromlo, ACT - 14 Jul 2023 by Kenp12
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Stromlo, ACT - 14 Jul 2023 by Kenp12
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 24 Jun 2023 by AndyRoo
Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Jun 2023 by Christine
Cormobates leucophaea (White-throated Treecreeper) at Stromlo, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by Kurt
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by RodDeb
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Stromlo, ACT - 27 Mar 2023 by Harrisi
Atrapsalta furcilla (Southern Mountain Squeaker) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Jan 2023 by Miranda
Obrida fascialis (One banded longicorn) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by Miranda
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Dec 2022 by stofbrew
Aades cultratus (Weevil) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Dec 2022 by Harrisi
Ogcodes basalis (A hunch-back fly) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Dec 2022 by Harrisi
Myopsalta bassiana (Bassian Buzzer) at Stromlo, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by Harrisi
Paradoxosomatidae sp. (family) (Millipede) at Stromlo, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by Harrisi
Oxalis sp. (Wood Sorrel) at Stromlo, ACT - 26 Sep 2022 by Christine
Schoenus apogon (Common Bog Sedge) at Stromlo, ACT - 22 Sep 2022 by Ned_Johnston
Chamaecytisus palmensis (Tagasaste, Tree Lucerne) at Stromlo, ACT - 22 Sep 2022 by Ned_Johnston
Senecio phelleus (Rock Fireweed) at Stromlo, ACT - 22 Sep 2022 by Tapirlord
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Stromlo, ACT - 10 Sep 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Stromlo, ACT - 10 Sep 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Falco berigora (Brown Falcon) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Jul 2022 by Chris Appleton
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Stromlo, ACT - 14 Jul 2022 by Harrisi
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Stromlo, ACT - 14 Jul 2022 by Harrisi
Parmeliaceae (family) (A lichen family) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Nidula niveotomentosa (A birds-nest fungus) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Cortinarius sp. (Cortinarius) at Stromlo, ACT - 16 Jun 2022 by trevorpreston
zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Jun 2022 by trevorpreston
Carlia tetradactyla (Southern Rainbow Skink) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston
Hypogastrura sp. (genus) (A Springtail) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston
Chrysolina quadrigemina (Greater St Johns Wort beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 13 Mar 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Anthela ocellata (Eyespot Anthelid moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Mar 2022 by Harrisi
Paratettix australis (A pygmy grasshopper) at Stromlo, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Cerdistus exilis (Robber Fly) at Stromlo, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by trevorpreston
Theseus modestus (Gum tree shield bug) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Cryptocheilus bicolor (Orange Spider Wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Cassinia longifolia (Shiny Cassinia, Cauliflower Bush) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Oechalia schellenbergii (Spined Predatory Shield Bug) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Opisthoncus nigrofemoratus (Black-thighed jumper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by trevorpreston
Gonipterus scutellatus (Eucalyptus snout beetle, gum tree weevil) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by trevorpreston
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by trevorpreston
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Hednota megalarcha (A Crambid moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Asianopis sp. (genus) (Net-casting spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by trevorpreston
Turneromyia sp. (genus) (Zebra spider wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Papyrius sp (undescribed) (Hairy Coconut Ant) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston

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  • True hoppers of some sort. Associated Insect
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

Species information

  • Iridomyrmex purpureus Scientific name
  • Meat Ant Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 963.87m Recorded at altitude
  • 582 images trained Machine learning
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